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Celtic still grapples with the Askou question. And we probably should.

Towards the end of last season and all through the summer, right up until Martin O’Neill was officially…

By James Forrest · TheCelticBlog

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 9:30 AM

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James Forrest argues Celtic erred by avoiding progressive managerial candidates like former Motherwell manager Jens Berthel Askou.
Celtic reportedly held discussions regarding Askou before he moved to French club Toulouse but declined Motherwell's asking price.
The writer criticizes Celtic's decision to appoint Martin O'Neill over younger, tactically progressive managerial targets.

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Writer James Forrest reassesses Celtic's managerial search, arguing the club made an error by choosing familiar options like Martin O'Neill rather than pursuing a progressive coach like Jens Berthel Askou. Forrest notes Askou was considered before joining Toulouse from Motherwell, but Celtic reportedly declined to meet Motherwell's price.

Forrest contends that while Askou posed risks, his structured tactical identity would have benefited Celtic more than the current setup. The columnist criticizes Celtic's overall recruitment process, asserting the club failed by not searching across Europe for modern, forward-thinking coaching candidates.

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